Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the 2025 HMSDC Scholarship Fundraiser on Monday, June 16, 2025, at a supporting sponsorship level of $500.
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Background and Discussion:
The Annual Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) Scholarship Fundraiser, established in 1978, is designed to raise funds for scholarships that support diverse business development. Proceeds from this event are used to provide scholarships to select minority entrepreneurs (active and engaged MBEs), enabling them to participate in HMSDC’s high-quality development programs or attend educational programs of their choice. These programs help enhance specific business accreditations or skills, strengthening their expertise within their industry. By building stronger MBEs, the pool of suppliers capable of competing and supporting Harris County contracts is significantly expanded.
Expected Impact:
This event provides an excellent opportunity for community engagement. This involvement will facilitate connections with local businesses and support their economic growth.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court can choose not to approve this sponsorship; failure to approve the sponsorship will impact DEEO’s ability to engage with this community of business and community leaders.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: J: Grow the number and size of MWBEs.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): J2: Increase the strength and size of MWBE prime vendors.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location: Wildcat Golf Club
Address (if applicable): 12000 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77045
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/12/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director, Economic Equity and Opportunity;
Maya P. Thornton, Managing Director, Inclusive Procurement Division, Economic Equity and Opportunity
Attachments (if applicable): Sponsorship packet